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The moments that count

The moments that count

By: AustralianSuper
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There are moments in life that can change the course of your financial future and help set you up to achieve confidence in retirement. These are the moments that count.

Join Shane Hancock, AustralianSuper’s Head of Member Products, Guidance and Advice as he interviews members and super experts from around Australia. You’ll hear how other AustralianSuper members prepared for retirement, the actions they took and how they’re enjoying their next phase of life. The AustralianSuper experts will answer commonly asked questions, covering a range of topics including retirement planning, saving more super, and investments.

If you’d like to share your super story or simply ask a question you’d like answered on the podcast, visit australiansuper.com/story

This information may be general financial advice which doesn’t take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making a decision about AustralianSuper, you should think about your financial requirements and refer to the relevant Product Disclosure Statement available at australiansuper.com/pds or by calling 1300 300 273. A Target Market Determination (TMD) is a document that outlines the target market a product has been designed for. Find the TMDs at australiansuper.com/TMD. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd, ABN 94 006 457 987, AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898.

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  • Women and super: how to take charge of your future
    Mar 4 2026

    Women are retiring with less super on average. But a few smart choices at the right moments can make a real difference.

    In this episode, we unpack the gender super gap and the key life stages where super can take a back seat - from starting your first job to parental leave, to unexpected life changes and planning for retirement. Host Shane Hancock and Education Manager Michelle Kelada share simple tips to stay connected to your super and build confidence in your financial future.

    Whether you’re early in your career or thinking about what’s next, this episode shows how small moves today can add up over time to help you make the most of the moments that count.

    Want to learn more?

    👉 Visit https://www.australiansuper.com/women

    👉 Use the super projection calculator: https://www.australiansuper.com/calculator

    For more tools, tips and resources from AustralianSuper, visit www.australiansuper.com

    If you have a question you’d like answered on the podcast, send us a message at www.australiansuper.com/story

    🎧 Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.

    Before adding to your super, consider your financial circumstances, eligibility, contribution caps that may apply, tax issues and when your super can be accessed. We recommend you consider seeking financial advice.

    Personal financial product advice is provided under the Australian Financial Services Licence held by a third party and not by AustralianSuper Pty Ltd. Fees may apply.

    This may include general financial advice which doesn’t take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making a decision consider if the information is right for you and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, available at australiansuper.com/PDS or by calling 1300 300 273. A Target Market Determination (TMD) is a document that outlines the target market a product has been designed for. Find the TMDs at australiansuper.com/TMD. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987, AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    7 mins
  • The super number that matters most
    Feb 23 2026

    It’s easy to focus on how much your super earns, but the real story is how much you keep. In this episode, we unpack the number behind the numbers and why it makes a big difference in how your super grows over time.

    Host Shane Hancock and Education Manager Peter Treseder explain why this is one of the most meaningful ways to understand how your fund is working for you and how small differences today can have a big impact on your future balance. Plus, learn some simple steps you can take to stay in control of your super.

    Want to learn more?
    👉 Read about net benefit: https://www.australiansuper.com/superannuation/superannuation-
    articles/2020/03/net-benefit-and-your-super
    👉 Learn about investment options: https://www.australiansuper.com/investments/your-investment-options
    👉 Use the Investment risk profiler tool: https://www.australiansuper.com/riskprofiler

    For more tools, tips and resources from AustralianSuper, visit www.australiansuper.com
    If you have a question you’d like answered on the podcast, send us a message at www.australiansuper.com/story

    🎧 Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.

    Past performance isn’t a reliable indicator of future returns. Before adding to your super, consider your financial circumstances, eligibility, contribution caps that may apply, tax issues and when your super can be accessed. We recommend you consider seeking financial advice.

    This may include general financial advice which doesn’t take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making a decision consider if the information is right for you and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, available at australiansuper.com/PDS or by calling 1300 300 273. A Target Market Determination (TMD) is a document that outlines the target market a product has been designed for. Find the TMDs at australiansuper.com/TMD. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987, AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    7 mins
  • Tax time super tips
    May 21 2025

    Adding extra to your super before the end of the financial year could help you save on tax, as well as boost your super balance. And there are a few ways to do so, depending on your personal circumstances. In this episode, host Shane Hancock sits down with Education Manager Michelle Kelada to discuss the different ways to add to super and the potential tax benefits of each.

    For more information about adding extra to super, visit australiansuper.com/grow

    If you’d like a different question answered in the podcast about how you could make the most of your super, we’d love to hear from you.

    Complete the form at australiansuper.com/story

    To find out more about AustralianSuper visit australiansuper.com

    Before adding to your super, consider your financial circumstances, eligibility, contribution caps that may apply, tax issues and when your super can be accessed. We recommend you consider seeking financial advice. Some strategies discussed in this episode (including government co-contributions and potential tax benefits) are subject to eligibility criteria, contribution caps and your individual circumstances. The benefits described may not apply to all members of the Fund.

    This information is general financial advice which doesn’t take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making a decision consider if the information is right for you and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, available at australiansuper.com/PDS or by calling 1300 300 273. A Target Market Determination (TMD) is a document that outlines the target market a product has been designed for. Find the TMDs at australiansuper.com/TMD. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987, AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    11 mins
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